Corporate Profile
SyBridge Technologies is the global leader in technology-enabled design, prototyping and manufacturing solutions for complex, high-precision parts. Our mission is to use technology to simplify and accelerate how parts are designed and manufactured. SyBridge is one of North America's largest injection molding tooling platforms and the largest private on-demand digital manufacturer. Our AI/ML technology platform is supported by an industry-leading team of software engineers, computational geometry experts and data scientists. SyBridge Technologies is backed by Crestview Partners and comprises 15 acquisitions that bring together different products, services, and technologies into a unified technology-enabled platform. We are headquartered in Itasca, Illinois and operate through 18 locations across North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.SyBridge.com.
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations, and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at www.crestview.com.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the SyBridge Digital Solutions Engineering team at our Chicago, Illinois headquarters. This individual will be the end-to-end owner of technical application requirements for injection molding applications, coordinating with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough technical part reviews and perform supplier capability assessments that support efficient execution of downstream production. This role interfaces with customers, external manufacturing partners, and cross-functional teams that include Sales and Supply Chain to perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis, ensure accurate manufacturing cost estimation and support production processes for prototype and high-volume injection molding applications.
Key Responsibilities:
* AnalyzeCAD data, 2D drawings, BOMs and other technical documents to evaluate scope of work and manufacturability for a given project
* Take the lead on advising customers on manufacturability and operate as a critical technical resource for the Sales team
* Perform live design reviews with customers by reviewing CAD in customer meetings
* Advise on how to bring costs down
* Coordinate on quality expectations and inspection plans
* Support our Sales team on technical issues
* Troubleshoot in-process manufacturing and part design issues
* Support both quick-turn and high-volume molding applications
* Support internal continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve our standard operating procedures
Required Skills:
* Subject matter expertise in Injection Molding part design
* Strong track record of managing Injection Molding projects from DFM review through production kickoff
* Proficiency in understanding part drawing specifications, including complex GD&T and critical feature recognition
* Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
* Comfortable working in a fast paced environment and communicating with cross-functional teams
* Proficient with Google G Suite apps, Microsoft Office, or related software
Preferred Key Skills/Abilities (need to be successful at the job)
* Proficient in 3D CAD software, SolidWorks / Fusion 360 / Siemens NX
* Experience with moldflow software
* Experience in managing or participating in a PPAP
* Experience with programming, SQL / Java
* Experience working at an injection molding facility
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
* 4-year engineering degree from an accredited university
* Minimum 3 years experience in part design and/or project management in Injection Molding
Relationship/s:
* Role reports to Engineering Manager for the injection molding fulfillment team
* This individual will interact with members of our Molding and Supply Chain teams, as well as cross-functional team such as Sales
Our commitment to you…
SyBridge Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. We are committed to the attitude of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SyBridge are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, National origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SyBridge encourages applicants of all ages.
This position will require prolonged computer use, sitting for periods of time, and walking in a manufacturing facility. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SyBridge Technologies will provide accommodations when requested by the employee. When the employee becomes aware of any disabilities that would affect them from performing their duties, they will advise SyBridge Technologies if accommodation is required.